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Corruption originates in basic human moral weakness, and is transmitted, not genetically, but through the culture. Cultures arise from their religions and are shaped by them. Of all cultures, those based on Protestant Christianity are the least corrupt. Here is...

At Rueters today, by John Mehaffey. (Look it up, just to see the illustration.) Australian anthropologist Peter McAllister's new book "Manthropology: the Science of the Inadequate Modern Male" has just made these assertions, based on his studies: Many prehistoric Australian...

Under Governor Perry's leadership Texas leads the nation in job creation. In fact, in 2008 Texas created more jobs than the other 49 states combined. And unlike nearly every other state in the nation Texas has a balanced budget, actually...

At The Telegraph, UK , Evan Ambrose-Pritchard writes: "America is not going to bleed its wealth importing fuel. Russia's grip on Europe's gas will weaken. Improvident Britain may avoid paralysing blackouts by mid-decade after all." Why? Because of new technology...

Did Obama deserve the Peace Prize? Friedman thinks not. He said: "The Nobel committee did President Obama no favors by prematurely awarding him its peace prize. As he himself acknowledged, he has not done anything yet on the scale that...

By Dick Morris, at http://www.dickmorris.com/blog/2009/10/09/the-nobel-prize-to-obama-europes-bid-to-re-colonize-america/ : Whether it was rewarding Jimmy Carter for criticizing the Iraq War or supporting Al Gore in his crusade against global warming, the Norwegian Parliament - which chooses the winners of the Nobel Peace Prize...

It has been 4 weeks today since the surgery, and I'm doing very well. Walking well - no longer limping - and exercising a lot. Also still very busy with rehab - and will continue to be for about 6...

Tomorrow at 7 a.m. I will be having knee replacement surgery (left knee, unless there is a major goof-up!) Then 9 weeks of intensive rehabilitation. During that time I may not be posting here. While I would like to be...

The Daily Mail, today tells of the plight of UK women who have so few maternity beds available that over 4000 have had to give birth in hallways, restrooms, closets and offices in England. A good story that cautions us...

Statement from former Vice President Dick Cheney to the Weekly Standard Monday night: The documents released Monday clearly demonstrate that the individuals subjected to Enhanced Interrogation Techniques provided the bulk of intelligence we gained about al Qaeda. This intelligence saved...

From a commenter at Belmont Club 71. Mad Fiddler: My brother has been applying his obsession for detail to the Health Care bill HR 3200, after tracking down a pdf file. One thing that he’s finding throughout is that there...

From a commenter at Belmont Club: 22. Tcobb: Please–the whole thing about health care is distorted by warped expectations. For most working people the plain fact is that they could afford medical insurance that would live up to their expectations,...

The evening after their wedding, which was also the night before leaving for their honeymoon in France, Whet and LyAnna stopped by. They wanted me to have appropriate clothing for the rehab facility after my upcoming knee-replacement surgery. So they...

Whet and LyAnna Smith ------ And then they were one It was to be an Engagement Dinner for LyAnna Johnson and Whet Smith - both my "adopted grandkids.". At the last minute Whet came to transport me. As he ran...

This is based on a comment from a long-time federal government employee. It was his job to know the "cost" of government programs. When Congress allocated money to any purpose, he had to know how much of the money actually...